SB1164

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 67-6-228, relative to food and food ingredients.

Introduced·2/6/25
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Tennessee SB1164 amends the tax rate on retail food and food ingredients, exempting fresh, frozen, or canned fruits and vegetables from the tax.

Tennessee SB1164 modifies the tax rate on the retail sale of food and food ingredients for human consumption, setting it at four percent (4%). However, it exempts fresh, frozen, or canned fruits and vegetables from this tax. This change is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

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Calendar

Apr 20

1:00 PM

Senate Finance, Ways And Means Hearing

Mar 18, 2025

9:30 AM

Senate Revenue Subcommittee Of Finance, Ways & Means Hearing

History

Apr 20

Senate

Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026

Apr 14

Senate

Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/20/2026

Apr 14

Senate

Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026